USAF to buy 779 AN/ALR-69A(V) radar warning receivers from Raytheon

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded an indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Raytheon for the delivery of AN/ALR-69A(V), which is claimed to be the world’s first all-digital radar warning receiver.

Under the terms of the deal, the USAF will procure 779 units or more of Raytheon’s AN/ALR-69A(V) for integration on to its fleet of tactical air and large body aircraft.

The ALR-69A is designed to serve as an affordable and effective solution capable of providing the USAF with increased protection in the modern threat environment.